April 15, 2024 4:02 PM

Apple loses top phonemaker spot to Samsung as iPhone shipments drop, IDC says

Apple's AAPL.O smartphone shipments dropped about 10% in the first quarter of 2024, hurt by intensifying competition by Android smartphone makers aiming for the top spot, data from research firm IDC showed on Sunday. Global smartphone shipments increased 7.8% to 289.4 million units during January-March, with Samsung 005930.KS, at 20.8% market share, clinching the top phonemaker spot from Apple. The iPhone-maker's steep sales decline comes after its strong performance in the December quarter wh...